Tag Archives: U.S. Congress

Yarmuth says ‘King-for-a-Day’ rule deprives both parties

February 9, 2011 – 6:03 pm

Arguing that a new House Budget Committee rule disenfranchises Democrats and Republicans, U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky. issued a blistering statement reacting to the $36 billion cuts that chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., submitted into the Congressional Record earlier this week. From Yarmuth’s office: “One of the founding principles of our nation is that elected representatives of [...]

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For fourth straight year, Yarmuth donates salary to local charities

January 31, 2011 – 10:44 am

For the fourth straight year, U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., has donated his Congressional salary to over two dozen Louisville charities. It’s a practice Yarmuth has been doing since taking office in 2006. “We are very fortunate to have so many charities and organizations dedicated to improving our city and supporting individuals and families in [...]

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Yarmuth selected to serve on Ethics Committee

January 28, 2011 – 12:27 pm

After being named to two key panels last week, U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., has been appointed to serve on the high-profiled House Ethics Committee in the 112th Congress. In the minority for the first time, Yarmuth is one of only five Democrats chosen for this committee, which is officially charged with upholding the House [...]

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Lally ♥ corporations, poles

October 13, 2010 – 11:18 am

Last night at the University of Louisville’s Bigelow Hall, incumbent U.S. Congressman John Yarmuth, D-3, debated Republican challenger Todd Lally, a former military serviceman and UPS pilot. The hour-long debate, broadcast by WHAS11, had both candidates’ blood pressure levels running high as they traded barbs over government spending, the success of the Affordable Care Act, [...]

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Lally releases jobs plan

September 21, 2010 – 10:09 am

Republican 3rd Congressional District candidate Todd Lally unveiled a creation plan yesterday that is decidedly pro-private sector. “I believe that government doesn’t create jobs but it can create an environment that encourages job growth and economic prosperity,” said Lally, a UPS pilot, via press release. “As your Congressman, I will promote the following policies to [...]

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Lally hopes Tea Party, DADT will help unseat Yarmuth

June 7, 2010 – 1:49 pm

After easily beating three other Republican challengers in the GOP primary, UPS pilot Todd Lally is set to challenge U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth for Kentucky’s 3rd congressional district seat. And despite being in a race that was largely under the radar, the political newcomer enters the contest with a noted boost from the Tea Party [...]

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GOP Death Watch: Special Thunderdome Edition

December 10, 2009 – 2:31 pm

When beloved U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell and all-time favorite radio personality Rush Limbaugh get busy together, the music they make isn’t exactly beautiful. In fact, the sounds generated from their lovemaking don’t register in the human aural spectrum, but can be compared to the high-frequency squeaking of two giant shithouse rats circling around the same [...]

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